ontogenic

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Definition of ontogenic word

noun ontogenic the development or developmental history of an individual organism. 1

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; onto- + -geny

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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